Florida bill would ban DEI and CRT programs on college campuses

A Proposed Florida Bill that would ban all Diversity, equity and inclusion The state House approved Monday programs for college campuses.

The state Senate will debate the bill on Wednesday. The bill is in line with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) blitz against “wokeness,” However, he has not yet commented on whether he would approve the legislation as it stands.

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The 23-page HB 999 Although it covers many topics, the main goal is to ban all college funding of “any program or campus activity that espouses diversity, equity, inclusion or any other form of diversity.” Critical Race Theory rhetoric.”

The bill proposes to end the use of identity politics or diversity in the hiring process. It also bans all critical-race theory-related courses and statements from universities. And it bans critical-race theory-related organizations that receive funding.

The bill has been met with widespread protest from left-leaning organizations.

Left-wing activists have particular concerns about the bill telling universities to not “promote, support, or maintain” Campus activities and programs that support critical race theory rhetoric or DEI.

Critics say the bill’s wording will put at risk all-black fraternities, LGBT organizations, and historically Black colleges and universities.

State Senator Shevrin Jones is a Democrat and claimed that the bill was valid. “so vague that HBCUs or other institutions period who have a Black fraternities and sororities on their campuses can practically say we will no longer be supporting you on our campuses based off of this law,” The Hill reported.

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Alex Andrade, a Republican state Rep., assured critics the bill’s sponsor could allow minority-focused groups like black fraternities to continue as normal under the bill.

“Those student groups can continue to operate how they see fit currently, subject only to the policies and procedures that are content neutral that apply to all organizations, student organizations on campus,” He stated.